Chad J. Simm

Chad J. "Wee Wee" Simm

Paullina, Iowa

Services for Chad J. "Wee Wee" Simm, age 50, of Paullina who passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chad's celebration of life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Chad and Shelly's acreage north of Paullina with Rev. Dr. Lynford Dau, officiating.

Chad's final ride will gather at Swanson Complex in Paullina at 12:30 P.M. with a departure time set at 1 P.M. on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Arrangements are under the care of the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina.

IN LOVING MEMORY

CHAD (WEE WEE) J. SIMM

BORN

April 27, 1975

Primghar, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

July 27, 2025

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

1:30 P.M. Saturday, August 23, 2025

Simm Acreage; rural Paullina, Iowa

Rev. Dr. Lynford Dau - Officiating

FINAL RESTING PLACE

At a later date

In lieu of sending out thank you’s we wish to use this note to express our gratitude for your prayers, support, love, and memorials. Your kindness is very appreciated.

Sincerely, Chad’s Family.

After today’s service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family by staying at the acreage for a time of fellowship and a meal.

Arrangements are under the care of the

Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Paullina, Iowa.

CHAD (WEE WEE) J. SIMM

Chad (Wee Wee) James Simm, a beloved husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Chad’s love for the outdoors began at a young age while growing up on the farm. He enjoyed many fun activities with his brother, Mike. During his younger years he participated in 4-H, little league baseball and then football in high school.

After graduating from South O’Brien in 1993, Chad made the move to Wyoming to work on a ranch where his love for the outdoors and mountains intensified. When returning back to Paullina, he worked as a hired man on the Rausch Farm. In 1998, Chad and his friend, Jeremy Jalas created a trucking partnership called Longhorn Express, where Chad was currently driving and the sole owner of the company. During these years of trucking, Chad made many lasting friendships that continued until his passing. In May of 2016 3-S Washout was established.

In 2001 Chad and Shelly were set up by friends to go on a couple’s date where the connection was instant and they married in August of 2006. In December of 2006, Chad solidified his role as a dad and adopted Joshua, to make the Simm Family of 3!

Chad had many passions in his life but most importantly that included hunting and fishing. His passion for hunting wasn’t just about the hunt, but the camaraderie of hunting with his family and friends! Chad often shared stories with others about his hunts with Shelly, Josh, and his friends and in return he enjoyed listening to other stories as well

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shelly, son, Joshua of Paullina; parents, Bruce (Pam) Simm of Paullina and Cheryl (Ed) Grotenhuis of Alton; brother, Mike (Cindy) Simm of Paullina; parents-in-law, Jim (Connie) Hoft of Lake View, Iowa and Roxy (the late Leon) Rubendall of Sac City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Angie Fischer of Sac City, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Jordan (Charlie) Flickinger, Riley and Carly Fischer, Shelby (Brytton) Kelleher and Colby Simm; also step brothers and sisters, several aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents, William and Violet Simm and Glenn and Darlene Weidaman and his beloved hunting companion Charlie.

He is now on his final hunt, roaming the eternal Heavens for that perfect place to sit and watch over us all.